Director, Communications – Advanced Surgical Instruments

Johnson & Johnson

Director of Communications at Johnson & Johnson developing strategic comms for Advanced Surgical Instruments. Collaborating with teams to drive business outcomes in MedTech healthcare innovations.

Posted 6/5/2026full-timeSanta Clara • California, Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $172,000 - $297,850 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create strategic communications programs that drive business outcomes.
Shape the future of advanced surgical stapling and surgical energy business.
Prioritize thought leadership and earned/owned media strategy.
Focus on strategic messaging and content development, social media and campaign activations, employee and culture communications, and issues management.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, or related field (required).
10+ years of professional experience in communications, marketing communications, public affairs, or related fields.
Experience in healthcare, MedTech, robotics, or highly technical industries preferred
Demonstrated experience creating high‑quality written and visual content across multiple formats.
Experience working cross‑functionally with matrixed teams and managing complex workflows.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k))
Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year
Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year
Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period
Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year

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Hard Skills & Tools

content developmentstrategic messagingmedia strategycampaign activationsissues managementwritten content creationvisual content creationcommunications programsmarketing communicationspublic affairs

Soft Skills

collaborationleadershipcommunicationorganizational skillscross-functional teamworkworkflow managementstrategic thinkingcreativityproblem-solvingadaptability

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in CommunicationsBachelor’s degree in JournalismBachelor’s degree in MarketingBachelor’s degree in Public Relations